Des Moines, Iowa vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 16.6% cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $10,836 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Des Moines, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher